Memorials & monuments · South West England
Trent Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Major
In or near Ilchester.
Trent Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Major — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Trent Monument in the Churchyard of St Mary Major, the nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, located 7.9 km away. The postcode for the site is BA22 8LY, and entry is free.
About
Trent Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Major is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1057295). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details Trent monument. Church Street 10/48 8/48 ------------------------------------ ST5222 10/48 ILCHESTER CP CHURCH STREET (East side) Trent monument in churchyard, about 2 metres south of chancel, Church of St. Mary Major GV II Chest tomb. Early C19. Ham stone. Step base, moulded plinth; fielded panels to sides, with reverse sweep corners, two panels eack flank, no pilasters; moulded coving to shallow hipped top with rounded leading edges. Commemorates Joseph Trent, died 1803, and his daughter, died 1788. Listing NGR: ST5226722608 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 263430 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Trent Monument is located in the churchyard of St Mary Major in Ilchester, Somerset. It marks the site of the Roman town of Ilchester, known as Lindinis, which has historical significance due to its military occupation and urban development during the Roman era.
Place summary
The Trent Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in the churchyard about 2 metres south of the chancel at the Church of St Mary Major in Ilchester, South-West England. This designation indicates its historical and architectural significance within the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0009, -2.6816
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Ilchester
- Postcode
- BA22 8LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Nearest railway station
- Yeovil Pen Mill — 7.9 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26309500 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trent Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Major?
- Trent Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Major is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA22 8LY), in the parish of Ilchester.
- What is Trent Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Major?
- Trent Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Major — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Trent Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Major?
- The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA22 8LY.
- Is Trent Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Major a listed building?
- Trent Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Major is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Trent Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Major free to visit?
- Yes, Trent Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Major is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trent Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Major?
- The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA22 8LY.